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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 452.12 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 452.12 and 209.67 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 452.12 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/452.12 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 452.12 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 94,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,796.00/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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